hesitated to publish a translation of the drill regulations then, thinking it advisable to wait and see whether any alterations were to be made in consequence. I believe, however, that none whatever are in contemplation, at all events none that will in any way interfere with the general principles. The system dates from 1863, and was introduced by the present Inspector-General, Lieutenant-General Baron Edelsheim, himself then commanding a regiment, and held in high esteem as a practical cavalry officer. My attention has been lately again called to the excellent system, both of training and drill, pursued in this army with the cavalry, and to the admirable results obtained, by several articles on 'Austrian Military Tactics,' &c., which have appeared in the public press, written by special correspondents at Vienna, and describing the reviews held by the Emperor of Austria in honour of his numerous illustrious guests visiting the capital on the occasion of the opening of the Universal Exhibition. Among others were their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Prince Arthur, who were accompanied by several English officers of experience and discernment. I know so well how thoroughly deserving the Austrian cavalry is of the praise and admiration bestowed on it in the articles I have referred to, that I do not hesitate here to call attention to them, and, in publishing the following translation of the drill regulations, I trust that some students of military tactics, who have not had the good fortune to see the system in practice, may share in my own conviction of its merits. As it will probably be of interest to know the general details of the organisation, armament, and equipment of the cavalry, I have prefaced the tactical part, which is translated from an abridged edition of the 'Cavalry Exercise' by Captain Woinovits of the General Staff, with an outline sketch showing the points most worthy of notice. WILLIAM S. COOKE, Captain, 22nd Regiment; late of the 4th Hussars. TOPOGRAPHICAL AND STATISTICAL DEPARTMENT, WAR OFFICE: December 1, 1873. 7. Normal Formation of the Regiment in Line of Squadron 17. A Squadron in Line Forming Column to the Front 18. Deployment to the Front from Column 19. Oblique Deployment from Column 20. Formation of Line to a Flank from Column . 21. A Regiment in Line Forming Column Forwards on a Central Squadron 22. A Division in Column Deploying in an Oblique Line 23. Attack of a Regiment 73 78 94 |